Retail Wrap Madewell opens in The Galleria on June 4. this is the retailer’s 54th location but the first in Texas. The brand started as a denim workwear label over 70 years ago and now offers easy, smart pieces meant to be worn daily. Editor-in-chief Carla Valencia de Martinez loves Madewell’s effortless style. Here are her favorite … [Read more...]
ANNA TRAN origin: Houston, TX occupation: Chief Operating Officer of YogaOne Studios and Instructor • What’s your favorite trend? I love how yoga is gaining popularity. • What do you do in your spare time? Knit and crochet. • Where is your favorite place to hang out? My apartment. • Where would you like a vacation … [Read more...]
A Shelter Revolution nonprofit: Friends For Life Kim: What does Friends For Life bring to Houston that is unique? Salise: For one, we’re a No Kill Shelter – we accept animals into our program regardless of age, breed or medical condition. Over 75% of the animals placed by Friends For Life would be classified as … [Read more...]
An interview with Jerry Hall What appealed to you about www.iamwaters.com? Well, being a Texan I thought it was a wonderful charity that is looking after homeless people. I’ve been involved with Emmaus (www.emmaus.org) in France and in England. I’ve been involved with them for quite a few years. I think it’s really … [Read more...]
GINA ROTOLO sign: Aries origin: odge City, KS occupation: Director, Marketing, PR & Booking, BBVA Compass Stadium • Where is your favorite place to hang out? A nice patio with good wine. • What celebrity would you like to get style tips from? Kate Hudson. • What is the most memorable thing you’ve done in … [Read more...]
Business Progress on Houston’s second convention center hotel has reached new milestones with the completion of the development agreement to build a 1,000-room Marriott Marquis next to the George R. Brown Convention Center. Born cool. grow hip. www.DeclareAThumbWar.com is a brand new website to make finding day camps and … [Read more...]
It All Started with a Turtle Lisa + Michael Holthouse Interview Lisa: Let’s start by telling everyone what Lemonade Day is. Michael: Lemonade Day is quite likely the most collaborative program that you could ever imagine, teaching youth how to start, own and operate their very own business – a lemonade stand. When people learn … [Read more...]
For art’s sake April 28, 10am – 4pm, Rockin’ Rollin’ Prints steamrolls over at Saint Arnold Brewery (2000 Lyons Avenue). Presented by PrintMatters (a local art organization promoting traditional and nontraditional printmaking, encouraging print collecting, and furthering the professional growth of its members), over 60 artists from … [Read more...]
BRITTNEY GUILLORY Sign: Libra Origin: African American/Honduran Occupation: Owner of B. Exclusive Events • Where is your favorite place to hang out? Uptown Sushi and St. Genevieve’s! They both have posh atmosphere, perfect for a girls’ night out or date! • What celebrity would you like to get style tips from? Not a … [Read more...]
LIVE Consortium A conversation with founder and volunteer Beau Miller, Shannon Hall and Michael McDowell Ban Ki-Moon, Secretary General of the United Nations, proclaimed recently that “stigma remains the single most important barrier to public health action in response to the AIDS epidemic.” Shannon: How long has LIVE Consortium … [Read more...]
